He’s finally here 🥰

My son was born on October 3rd via unplanned C section. I was induced for gestational diabetes at 39.5 weeks and after 2 days of trying to kick start labor with no progression, my sons heart rate started to drop with the use of Pitocin. I made a very tough choice and opted for a C section to avoid any further decelerations and to be able to have my husband there with me (in an emergency C section you’re completely asleep and can’t have anyone in the operating room). It was the right choice and my son was born perfectly healthy at 7lbs 8oz.
Recovery is kicking my ass but I’m just trying to give myself grace and remember it takes weeks to recover. I have earned a new level of respect for C section moms, this is definitely not the “lazy” way out.

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Congratulations!! I have a similar story - induced at 38.5 weeks due to high blood pressure, baby’s heart rate was dropping drastically during every contraction, had to have an urgent C-section to get him out. It’s been 10 days since my surgery and recovery has definitely been rough, but getting better (with some ups and downs). Hang in there, you’ve got this!

so glad to hear it gets better! The burning on one side of my incision is unreal when I get up and stand.
I’m glad you were able to get your baby out safely! You did a great thing! ♥️💪

C section momma here and my baby is a week old this was my 4th c section

Congratulations 🎊 mama

Congratulations!!! May I ask how long after you were able to hold him? No golden hour for c-section mamas?

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